B.o.B is back at Purdue University

B.o.B performed at Purdue in 2010 as the opening act for Kid Cudi. On Thursday, he will perform solo at Elliott Hall.

THURSDAY: When B.o.B came to Purdue University in 2010 to open for Kid Cudi, he stole the show. Students said he was so impressive that he should come back and perform solo, said Jeremy Ehrlich, the Student Concert Committee president.

Now he's back. The rapper will take the stage again at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Elliott Hall of Music.

Ehrlich said the SCC put out surveys asking what artists students would like to see, and B.o.B consistently came back as an answer. And, Ehrlich said, B.o.B has grown as an artist since his first visit. His second album, "Strange Clouds," debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard charts, and it features superstars Taylor Swift, Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown.

Ehrlich said the artist would bring a special kind of energy and was known for interacting with the crowd.

"He puts on an explosive high-energy show," Ehrlich said.

Laura Clavio, adviser for SCC, said the show, which falls during Homecoming week, would get people excited with a DJ focus and a huge LED screen. She also said people were excited about Shwayze, an up-and-coming rapper who is to open the show.

"It's going to be an even bigger and more fantastic show than we thought," she said.

When: 7:30 p.m. Thursday

Where: Elliott Hall of Music, 712 Third St., West Lafayette

How much: $37.50 for the general public

Also: Tickets are available at the Elliott Hall or Stewart Center box offices, through Ticketmaster or by calling 800-745-3000

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B.o.B is back at Purdue University

THURSDAY: When B.o.B came to Purdue University in 2010 to open for Kid Cudi, he stole the show. Students said he was so impressive that he should come back and perform solo, said Jeremy Ehrlich, the